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Who Can File A Medical Malpractice Suit

A medical malpractice suit is a lawsuit that is filed when a patient is harmed by a medical professional through negligence or incompetence on the part of the medical professional. The laws regarding medical malpractice lawsuits vary from state to state, but there are several common laws that apply to most malpractice cases throughout the country. Specifically, the laws regarding who can file a medical malpractice suit are largely the same from one state to the next. Requirements for a Medical Malpractice Claim Generally speaking, anybody who has been harmed by a medical professional due to that professional’s negligence or incompetence can...

29 May

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Obama signs the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act

On June 22, 2016, President Obama signed into law a long awaited bill that places stronger regulations on chemicals. This new law is called the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. Under this new law, asbestos, the known carcinogen once used as a flame retardant and insulation can finally be banned in the United States. The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act updates the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that went into effect in 1976 and hasn’t been updated since. It will allow the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) more control over monitoring certain chemicals...

29 May

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June 23, 2016 What To Expect In Your Mesothelioma Lawsuit

If you’ve been recently diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related illness, you should consider contacting a mesothelioma law firm today. Mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure, has no known cure. The only recompense that many people living with this disease have is to file a lawsuit against the parties responsible for the exposure. As with any legal matter, you should first learn what to expect from such a lawsuit before you contact any mesothelioma attorneys. When You Can Sue It can take decades before you start to develop symptoms of mesothelioma. Most states have a statute of limitations...

29 May

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Scientists Focus on Enzymes and Proteins to Develop New Treatments